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Prior to the meeting, the Raceday Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Mr L. Wyer, to amend the distance of this race to 2 miles and 142 yards (+ 12 yards), due to the realignment of the track since declaration time

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the dip about three furlongs from the finish involving Hypotenus (GB), ridden by B.W. Harvey, placed sixth, and Mystical Power, ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed first, where it appeared that Mystical Power made contract with Hypotenus (GB) when manoeuvering out to make his challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, M.P. Walsh stated that his mount latched onto the bit when receiving a bump and ran up onto heels which necessitated a switch outwards. B.W

Harvey stated his mount clipped a heel in the dip at the time that Mystical Power began to run keen when on his inner. He added that he tried to hold his racing line but he did not have enough horse under him to do so. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. Mr Justice Raymond Groarke recused himself from this enquiry and was replaced as Chairman by Mr Peter M. Allen

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hypotenus (GB), trained by John C

McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra